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“That would be a big mistake: the debates showcase how sly and despicable she and the moderators are, as opposed to the authenticity of Trump. She would like nothing better than to not have to show up for the debates,” wrote one commenter.

Others disagreed:

“Trump needs to stop taking the bait and stop going to the liberal debate traps!” wrote another.

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Limbaugh’s post followed a caller to his radio show who suggested Trump drop out of the follow-up debates because he has nothing to gain.

Limbaugh entertained the idea but ultimately said it would be foolish, as the mainstream media would simply use it as a tool against him.

“Let’s just say he cancels it … Can you imagine what’s gonna be done with that? They would drop Alicia Machado like the hot tamale she is, and they would veer into, ‘Trump’s a coward! What’s he afraid of? He’s admitting that Hillary skunked him in the first debate,’ and they would do everything they could to say that Trump is admitting he can’t even stay even with her,” Limbaugh explained.

The host also cited Public Policy Polling — a left-leaning polling unit — as evidence Trump should participate.

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“Do you think Donald Trump should participate in the remaining debates for president this fall or not?” read one of the poll questions. Seventy-six percent of the respondents said Trump should attend.

Limbaugh also offered advice to Trump for the upcoming debate, urging him to host stay focused on the important issues.

Trump can turn the tables from the last debate, Limbaugh explained, as long he does not get sidetracked defending himself or stray toward irrelevant issues.

He also expressed anger towards the media and its recent obsession with former Miss Universe Alicia Machado.

“This is just absolutely absurd that a 20-year-ago Miss-whatever seems to be dominating the presidential election all because the Drive-By Media need it to dominate the presidential election because if we get back to issues there’s no way Hillary Clinton can compete,” Limbaugh said.

He also chided Trump for not responding to the attacks more effectively.

“Now, Trump could do something about this, d–n it, if he would stop toying around with this,” the radio host added. “If Trump would take this back to the issues, if Trump would get back on the stump and keep talking like he has been for the past three weeks and stop taking the bait on this stuff.”

Limbaugh claimed that Clinton’s weakness is talking about actual issues, but her surrogates will do anything to try and prevent such issues from being discussed.

“The issues are how Hillary Clinton loses. The issues, the last eight years of policy, and Hillary Clinton being associated with them and wanting to increase them, continue them, double down on them is how she loses. Of course these guys don’t want that discussed,” Limbaugh explained.